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Limestone Frolic Gallery
30 August 2024 A big thank you to everyone who came along and made this event truly memorable! The Limestone Frolic was presented by Ipswich Libraries as part of Galvanized – A Festival of Heritage Ipswich Festivals Dr. Heather Blasdale … Continue reading
Jane Austen Ball 2024
TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT! Please send an email if you would like to be added to the Waiting List. Full refund available on request. Please do not sell unwanted tickets online.Email: heather@historicaldance.auTel. 04 2206 7392 “What a charming amusement for … Continue reading
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Jane Austen Dance for the Australian Heritage Festival
Presented by Samford Community Folk Dancers with awesome live music by Phillip’s Dog. The theme for the 2024 Australian Heritage Festival is Connections: celebrating the rich and diverse stories of our nation, strengthening cultural and historical ties and encouraging the … Continue reading
National Folklore Conference 2024
National Folklore Conference Join Dr Heather Clarke at the National Folklore Conference for a presentation on the success of the national tour of the Dancing in Fetters exhibition. When: Thursday 28th MarchTime: 1:30 – 4:30pmWhere: Epic, Canberra For more information … Continue reading
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Jane Austen Ball 2023
When: Saturday 7 October, Supper at 6:00pm, Dancing 7:00pm – 10:30pmWhere: Dayboro Community Hall, 6 Bradley Street, Dayboro, QLDCost: $70 Tickets for this year’s ball are sold out! Register for the 2024 Ball by email: contact@historicaldance.au or subscribe to our … Continue reading
April School Holiday Activity
Why was dance so important to the Convicts?What kind of dances did they do? And what did they wear? Come find out during the April school holidays. Dress up and dance like the convicts. At the Rocks Discovery Museum.
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Phillip’s Dog
Phillip’s Dog performs captivating music for historical and folk dances with enthusiasm and panache. Phillip’s Dog is a unique ensemble, specialising in the dance music of early colonial Australia. However, the repertoire extends well beyond this period to include mediaeval … Continue reading
A Convict Quadrille – National Heritage Festival
Apr 28, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM A special dance for the Australian Heritage FestivalHills District Community Centre, 291 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills, QLD 4520. Tickets $4.00 online or at the door. The Story of John Bushell In 1831, … Continue reading
Fremantle Prison: Sept 2023 – Jan 2024
Fremantle Prison will host the Dancing in Fetters exhibition from 16 September 2023 – 28 January 2024. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of convict dance and music. Fremantle Prison proudly presents an exhibition curated … Continue reading
Notable convicts
Read the stories of convicts notable for the music and dancing in their lives. Edward Elliot was a highly respected dancing master from Ireland whose life was turned around when he was accused of rebellion and sent as a convict … Continue reading
